France may be synonymous with many big luxury brands like Louis Vuitton, Cartier, and Moët & Chandon, but I think it's the simpler things that make life in France seem luxurious. Here are some everyday things in France that feel like a luxury to me as an American from the United States. The post 7 Everyday Things in France That Feel Like a Luxury appeared first on Américaine in France ..read more

If you’ve been living in France for a while, it’ll come as no surprise to you that there is a substantial amount of paperwork to keep track of during a pregnancy. Early on, my midwife recommended organizing all of my test results, prescriptions, ultrasounds, etc. into separate file folders or a binder. Here’s how you can organize your dossier médical de grossesse. The post How to Organize Your French Pregnancy Binder appeared first on Américaine in France ..read more

You think you might be pregnant and you’re not sure what to do first? You might have a lot of thoughts and questions about navigating pregnancy while living in France. Let’s cover some of the basic first few steps to take! The post Pregnant in France: What to Do First appeared first on Américaine in France ..read more

Wondering how to request and renew the carte de séjour “vie privée et familiale” (CdS VPF) using the new online procedure? As the spouse of a French citizen, I recently went through the process of renewing my VPF card and have detailed my entire experience in this post. Additionally, I was approved, not only to renew my right to stay in France but was also granted the 10-year carte de résident as the spouse of a French citizen. The post Online Renewal of “Vie privée et familiale” Visa or Carte de Séjour appeared first on Américaine in France ..read more

As an American living in France, I’ve noticed many differences between healthcare in the United States and France. Going to the doctor in France is a cultural experience in and of itself. By now, I’ve been to several different types of health professionals in France, from general doctors to specialists. Here are some culture shocks I’ve personally experienced at the doctor’s office in France. The post 5 Culture Shocks at the Doctor’s Office in France appeared first on Américaine in France ..read more

Thanksgiving is a major American holiday and if you’re wondering what French people think of our Turkey Day traditions, you’ve come to the right place. Here are some Thanksgiving customs that people in France might find a bit surprising or unusual.  The post U.S. Thanksgiving Traditions That Might Seem Strange to French People appeared first on Américaine in France ..read more

France launches an annual flu vaccination campaign every autumn. Here’s what you need to know about where and how to get your flu shot in France. The post How to Get Your Seasonal Flu Shot in France appeared first on Américaine in France ..read more

It’s been over four years since I quit my teaching gig and packed up my bags to join my Frenchman in France. The Américaine in France blog started as a way to keep me busy during the transition of an international move, but it has turned into so much more. I can’t thank you enough for joining me on this adventure! I am so grateful for this community that we’ve created together. Let’s celebrate with a roundup of highlights from four years of life in France. The post Four-Year Blogging Anniversary appeared first on Américaine in France ..read more

There are pros and cons everywhere and France is no exception. Out of fairness, I’ve put together a list of positive and negative aspects of life in France to encompass both sides to this discussion. You can’t talk about the advantages without mentioning the disadvantages! The post Living in France: A List of Pros and Cons appeared first on Américaine in France ..read more

As a freelancer (autoentrepeneur) working in France, I have clients in different countries around the world, including in the United States. My preference is to receive payments in euros and to lose as little money as possible in the process, of course! Here are some different ways you can get paid by international clients in order to maximize your profits. The post How to Get Paid by International Clients as a Freelancer appeared first on Américaine in France ..read more